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The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) believes the best response to a person in a mental health crisis is connection ...
NAMI urges investment in proven mental health solutions over involuntary treatment in response to a new federal Executive ...
NAMI believes that all people should have the right to make their own decisions about mental health treatment. However, in rare instances where voluntary engagement is not possible, NAMI supports ...
Mental health crises and suicides can be devastating for individuals, families, and communities. When someone experiences a mental health crisis and doesn’t receive the care they need, they can end up ...
Thank you to our partners who helped support our 2021 National Mood Disorder Survey to better understand the experiences of people with mood disorders and their family members.
NAMI Homefront Mental Health Resources are accessible through computers or mobile devices, and they’re available 24/7. After signing up, you’ll find information about: Navigating and understanding ...
Created by NAMI’s State Organization NAMI Washington, “Meet Little Monster” was developed in response to the ongoing pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests for racial justice after the murder of ...
What Is Mania, and What Does It Mean to Have a Manic Episode? Here’s What Experts Say Posted on June 28, 2021 The terms "mania" and "manic episode" describe a state of mind characterized by high ...
Anxiety and fear are words often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Fear is one of the seven core emotions on the Change Triangle, the practical tool I use to teach emotion education.
10 Simple Grounding Techniques To Calm Anxiety Posted on August 27, 2021 As someone who struggles with anxiety, I know firsthand how crippling it can be sometimes. Racing thoughts. Restlessness.
What you need to know about the cost and accessibility of mental health care in America Posted on May 10, 2021 As challenges like Covid-19 and the reckoning on racism continue to take a toll on ...